Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) live streamed its first ever virtual gala on Oct. 3 and raised $283,732, exceeding its $275,000 goal.
ACRS said the money will help it to serve over 35,000 people annually.

On Oct. 22, International Community Health Services (ICHS) received a donation of hundreds of flower bouquets, in appreciation of ICHS front line medical and clinic staff. This was coordinated in part by Friendly Vang-Johnson as well as the Hmong Association of Washington, and prepared by local Hmong farmers from around the Puget Sound: Moua Floral Designs, Yang Farm, Xai Cha’s Farm, and Friendly Hmong Flowers.

Matt Choi, co-founder of popular kimchi brand Choi’s Kimchi Company, was stabbed to death in his apartment in Portland on Oct. 25. He was 33 years old.

Chef Cecilia Chiang, who helped introduce authentic Chinese food to the United States, died on Oct. 28. She was 100 years old.

Kin On’s board has appointed Min Chang as the organization’s next CEO.